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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared I ty X. W. Seat, M. B.
Reasons why it, should be used instead of any other treat- i
ment in all Febrile affection* :
Ist.—Economy off Time.—As only one-seventh
of the ordinary tlino is required to effect a cure.
2d Economy of Money.—Aa it c.aitß hut one
dollar.
3rd Economy of Feeling— As it aavea the
guttering of a long sickness and tlie consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating donee of
medicine, their diaagreealde operation, and the pain oi
long confinement; but little of the fluid being neceaaary,
aud that pleasant in its effects.
4th. —Economy of Thought.—Aa when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
misting, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sth.—Economy off Health. —Aa the system
la not reduced, aud consequently racked; nor is the fever
subjoct to he followed by chronic disease.
Itth.—Economy of I.lie.—Aa the cure iseffectcd
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger ol a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might he added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
I'he above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the iirst attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
‘o the nature of the case at the time it is iirst adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can ncurculy realize that they Inal
been really much sick, aud very naturally conclude th y
war i not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
iiotliitig of consequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine leal noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
tlie individual has witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realise tlie truth; and even then ho may conclude them
all very ti tiling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they imve
been thus successful iu perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur wli-re there is some
organic or local cause so groat as to require particular
attention, or though auceess.ul iu reducing the fever,
it will again rise as tlie influence of tlie “ Fluid” passes
<>lf, us the exciting cause may still exist. Il ls to guard
against disappointment iu such cases that I have given
and frequent iy refer to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
Ucmarks on Fevers tn tieneraJ’
On lids subject I wish to be fully understood. By the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small jinx
and other eruptive fevers; but us they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitution*
and habile, they of course differ considerably in tbeir
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all arc distinguished by tlie same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement iu tlie circulatory null
nervous systems- —inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of tlie skill,
debility, Ac.
To show Hint I am not wholly iiloiie in tlie opinion I
sdvance, 1 quote from the oelehrafcd I’rof. T. Watson,
ol King's College, London, whose work on the “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our modicul colleges, andconaequently stain lord authnrity.
1(11 page 83+, lie says;—“We bear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spin
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic wrilers are to the full as particular;
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, GastrisKnteric, anil
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itscll under
various forms, l am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all tliiß sub-division, is had and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe tor a disease according to its name. There is no
lino of genuine distinction botween continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They mil insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, aud are often
traceable to tlie same cause.
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up nr troubling youiself about a “name,-” it you imve
lover, treat it at once as hereafter directed, aud you
will l>e well instead of any distinetcharaeter being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by tlie most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience ut the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others; under u great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Hear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to mime, and rest
assured you will soon bo freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under Some other treatment, 1 will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to bo pursued in
all of tlie most prominent fevers, though the •• Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will tie amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
links important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Jikctric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in throe or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
-d. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always lie freo ventilation in tlie
siok room,) nor attempt to go about white under its in
fluence.
:td. It must be continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to he resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such lie the case under uuv
circumstances.
4tn. When tlie fever begins to subside, patients must
Ik- lelt perfsotly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not. bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till tbeir oui natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, iiutuce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but tie left
quiet to ail intents aud purposes.
6th. Fluids should bo allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, aud as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
dth Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after tlie lever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should Imve a lift’
wine, toddy, camphor, hurt shorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the fore and
breast muy be bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from (1 to 8 drops,
“ over 1 aud under 2 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “2 “ 6 ’ “ “ 12 to (it) “
“ 6 “ 10 “ “ “0 to 50 “
“ b “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persous over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
H leaspoouful is a common dose. Old persons do uot
require us much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, us much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with tlie remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable ill all of its efforts, tlie expectation
of tlie most I liguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
uot on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Bilious or Remittent Fever.
Uive a toaspouful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till till) fever is evidently passiug off; this
constitutes the whole treatment iu all simple cases of
fever, with such observances us are set forth iu the
“ Buies.” lint should there he prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should bo
attended to at once, aud while giving the •• Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any ease the bowels are particularly constipated
or con lined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must be opened or tlie fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
up-.vards, ami tlie putieut is not particularly susceptible
to tlie influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teospoouaful
may bo given at iirst with advantage, and even repeated
iu two hours—if it—the pulse—lias not been softened
thus showing the medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing tlie surface witli water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
w ater, ill these difficult cases, w ill afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.*
Give two tcasp Kinsful and repeat everv two hours till
the pulse bscomes more foil and soft, then oolv a tea
npoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subsidei As
the bowels are generally con lined, and It is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease
no time should la- lost to get them open, give some active’
cuthartic with tlie ** Fluid” slid re,km! as may be neces
sary till it operates; eneiigp ;iujeotloiu) mav also he
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities or
Irietlon (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to tlie head. Quinine may bo added to tlie
r luiil it thought iitlvisuMo. Sviioj?*h.
Nervous Fever. Typhus, Ship anil Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly In degree, being all of „ i.,„ KrH , u<> th „ ~
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there i.
no practical use In separating them-at least so far as
hLn.v treatment is concerned. In these low fevers when
Billy developed, a little patience will he required- still
• imperatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
pihe common treatment, while with this hole few davs
o‘..val o ese^e'“' y “ k,n *°” ,0 “ Permanent
i T '’l u X "t a V* Ue commenced—which mnv
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teas|K>onful of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to ire continued
>-co in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In I,ad cases, frcMi three to live grains each of quinine 1
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
*ant ysue auxiliaries) should Ire added to eucii dose. The ,
bowels should he kept gently open, and small iiortiuus 1
of some liegalv'. should be given occasionally, oven
though the bowels should ho very loose. The patient
should be sustained by nourishing and mucilagenous I
drinks—such us are in Cos mm on use iu such cases.— j
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di- :
rooted iu bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should lie used during convalescence, iu all cases j
which have liecome reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
• Jive a teaspoonful of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of bonegot; or
half the quantity may ho given every hour till relieved,
i then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours,
i The boneset tea should bo given warm till the violent
1 symptoms are allayed, or till) patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
tlie kind, to lie applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Kubeol.a and Scnrla
tinat or Small Pox, Varioloid, Aleasles,
and Iscariot Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended wltti fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “ name,,” whether it is one or the
otlier, or neither, as they all commence with fever , but
treat it at once; govern the lever and there will he no
trouble; there will be but little, eruption even iu small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will be regarded with ridieule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make tlie assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be. cat short ; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, aud that there is no necessity of
its ruimiug its ordinary course. On this I will suike
not only my reputation, hut a l that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874;
“You may abate the force of tlie eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is tlie admission that it may
he done. 1 nave uot only proven it may be, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship, bee tlie account appended.
Give a teaspoonfui or more, according to tlie urgency
of the case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once ill two hours if uecesaary, until tlie feversub
sides—though one or two doses is genera ly sufficient;
but it should he given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tlie fever under control. When tlie tiiroat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and tlie
surface bullied, us thought advisable.
in one case, on tlie ship Duchess d'Orleuns, tlie tongue
and liturus were so much swollen that tire patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on Ids tongue, drop by drop, till ho could swallow,
when ii was given in teaspoonful ‘loses every four, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such eases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tlie mother is liable, will yield to tlie
Negative Electric Fluid with sucli readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teuspoonful, utmost invariably giving entire aud per
manent relief; no alarm need lie entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time, it should be re
peated as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
Iu connection with this snbject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
Hie ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of tlie Fluid iu
many of their trials. Iu child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must lie tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tlio most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known, its effect is uniform,
relaxing the w hole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of tlie nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not torce sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, aud condense the treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give uuder this head general
directions for all eases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may he or ought to be called, it should lie given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot lie ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must he removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur iu any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these soliuld lie given while
giving the “Fluid,” and iu connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the-, Fluid” alone will sub
due Hie fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, given cathurtic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diurrhu-a, give something known to lie good fur
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tlie part; if
violent paiu in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, aud bathe
tlie feet iu hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry und hot, with great suffering, sponge or huthe tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeablo temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar ami water or spirits and
water, cither will afford great relief und aid tlie medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will V*e no trou
ble; if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics aud stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iu absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient lias become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomitiug, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse Uie stomach ; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach lias settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all tlie prominent symptoms
as yon would under any other circumstances, giving the
•• Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success w ill
crown your efforts; indeed, you caunot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astonished at the ease
vvi.h which you cau control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
l’nrties may feel at a loss to know vvliat is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found itu such necessity
When using tlie Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all, 1 will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, vis:—
Cat iiartics.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of tlie roots
or barks, and many pills, antibiliuus, Ac.; anything
known to lie good for such purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by tlie different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its In*
lluonce. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so ou; each may take his choice and be sue-
COSHflll.
Tonim*—Article* that give tone or utrengtli, such
Lo quinine* varu us barks, i\>otß ami bitter herbs. Bone
set or thorough wort in one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.—Such us check the action of tho
bowels. IsHudannmand other preparations of opium are
useii; also* many mixtures, not properly Rtrii:iretits.
which have tlie effect.
BiiiuulantSt—Articles that raise or excite tho
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tlie licet;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tin* essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are tlie only classes necessa
ry ill treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,” •• anodyne,” “diuretic.” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia mediea.
I shall not tax the reader with a long list “of proofs,
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on tlie
Parkrtship Duchess D’Orleans.
which cannot tie classed among ordinary certificates-
We, tlie undorsigned, certify to tlie following, viz—
M e took passage on the |iaokotshlp Duchess d’Orleans
Capt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre, France’
and bound for New York. She sailed on the Htli of An
gust. 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the email
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated by tlie physician in charge. Dr. N. \\\ gent with
a nevv remedy of his own, whiih lie calls Negative ’ Elec
tric I *uid. with which be seemed to have entile control i
over the disease, arresting it in n few hours, and curing
ill a very short lime. * [
During tlie voyage, which lasted thiuy-uine days ‘
there w ere about eighty cases of entail pox. some fever !
Ac., and uot a single death. AH Were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what WO saw during said passage, we arc fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Beat on tlie oc
casion, posse sses inestimable virtues. We never before
heurd or read of febrile affections being controlled with
SO much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to tin nurse. A crowded efalf, a long twssai-e
smallpox hud fever ou board, mid n,l a death’ The’
foot speaks for itself.
Signed,
1“ Fabm, 84 l’eurl street. New York.
h. 11. Kauri, ** “ <* *
A.r>*NoRMANDY, Bearer county, Penn.
I A. I>eNorma*dy, East Liverpool, Ohio.
*, | . . . Cabin Passengers.
Hie above statement is correct.
W. 8. Hctton, Commander.
v .. . . .Wm. M arsto.v. Flrrt Mate.
New lork, Aug., 1552.
... . N. W. Seat, M. D.
Address orders to
o. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City. |
Nev/Principle! New Remedy! No Poison! ‘
Rhodes’ Fever ana Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria;
for the prevention and cure
Os Fever anil Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
liiliuux Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid byui[>-
tons; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, .Ship
ami Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms ot disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MARAH.IA OR MIASMA.
riMIKSK iliseasosure common to many localities of the
JL United States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, Last or West, they all equally spring from the
same miasmal cause. Tho great variety ol symptoms and
forms ut disease is owing principally to difference iD age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sutferers; hut us tlie
cause is tlie same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or iu other words a specific remedy. Ail Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, ileeouipo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lauds, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. in accordance with those unalterable laws
governing tlie unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
tlie public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in theoiien air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies tho system uttocted by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
Tlie remedy is believed to lie entirely new, and un
known to any hut tho proprietor, who distinctly claims
tlie following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check the ague in persous who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will he effected; tlie patient contin
uing free from tlie complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
iu its peration upon the poison in Hie system, it will
immediately relieve all tlie distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, aud when tlie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other lnede
cines. The patient at once begins to roever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect, health.
By its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; formers, mo
chunk's, and all laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations iu perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tlie sickly season,
which is often to theni-the most valuable part of tlie
year.
Since tlie introduction of tlie CURE in every part of
tlie United .States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions iu
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tlie most candid minds, because all the resources cf
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, sucli as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when sucli remedies foil, or give only
temporary relief, their puis nous effects jre superadded
to tlie poor sufferer’s iirst complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tlie makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken witli perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that tlie Remedy is not only valuable
ou account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular aiul Entire Ilarmlessuess,
The lollowing certificate from on of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to t-veiy bottle;
New York, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have uot found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance iu its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
“JANIES R. CHILTON, 51. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to reiieve Hie human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which iloharm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents aud
travelers, should protect themselves by tlie timely use
of this preventive, and not wait fur the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself iu a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident ill
a Bilious climate now accompany eacli bottle.
It will often lie found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibiliuus purgative. Tlie
very best tiling for general use. is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
aud free tho biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must re TAKEN’
or tlie operation of the antidote will bo seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution,—lu certain specified cases, pour
tlie contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,, and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, alter the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment
This mode of exhibiting tho Cure should likewise bo
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tho
words. “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is tlie name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and tlie
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits anil imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual .MERITS, wherever introduced and used. These
will he considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by tlie proprie:or,
JAMES A. RHODES. Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. o’. O. W oodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON &, CO.,
nAY’E received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement at tlie
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being for superior to any
• Ticrrv Pectoral. YVooiliimn's Cherry Expectorant con
tains tlie active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Jesnuiine.
tlie pure decoction of Wild Cherry Dark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render'll far better than any
other Cough Medicine iu this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—Tho public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters. Liniments, Ac., r’ it are
daily brought to their notice through tlie newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing tiiis note
for publication, is to induce tlie public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Neal Vsc in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that iu
so doing. 1 am acting most unprofessioually.auil deroga
torily to tlie interests of .Medical Science and tlie regular
Practitioners of Mrdiciue. 1 refer to Woodman's CLorry
Kxpectoi-nt, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used witli more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. 51. Maitland. M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
0. 0. Y\oodman—Dour Fir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial aud am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article 1 ever mot witli. I
would be pleased to have you send me half it dozen iKit
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. slasox, 51. D.
This preparation lias attained a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success which lias attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and In fart, any pulmonary complaints
this medicine, from its peculiar properties ns a dissolv, lit
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat
will probably Ik- preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also lie found excellent, its natural ami genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive {lowers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough .Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of. and recommended by tlie lending
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. Wo guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Coil Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
A#*Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON t CO* Columbus, Ga„
_ . . Only agents for this county.
February I.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UN PARALLEL HD SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER ASID AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of tho Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAYTNG noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever ami Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr. _llhodes
for tlie medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured liy it, aud to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to be all that
tlie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Prcsd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
IIrI flie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 2‘J. 1855.
Having beou informed of tlie illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously witli Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. Site took iu all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, aud as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt tlie perma
nency of tlie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
TO Bottles Perforin 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames ,fc Ilalliday for another hall’ gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure, it lias sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
aud J have only two loitt'es on hand. One reason it
lias sold, is because when 1 have heard of a ease of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and telil Ihem to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. 1 had one case
of Chill Fever w here it run four days, but the man came
to Bee me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN I‘. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, Hi., Bept. 24, 1555.
Mit. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Tlie box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by tlie number of Fever
aud Ague cases. Hoping those cases may lie few, yet
hare a bottle for every cose.
YVo remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Y our medicine lias met
witli the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five buttles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; hut I took tlie responsibility ou myself.—
Hut not a buttle has come back, and as 1 am almost out
of tlie article I wish you would forward me one gross ol‘
tlie bottles, if you see proper to do go, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cureto me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. SI.
21 Bottle* Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Y our Cure lor the Fever
and Ague has thus for performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick anil permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled witli tlie distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send u< immediately lour
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
y
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, aud in spite of th • different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal i . grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever aud Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing y jur m idicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of today’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Mil. Sept. 4.
Evidence from n Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman iiere has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used tlie same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
u charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOI3.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Plijsician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1856.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in tlie practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it iu a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W*. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. It. It., Oa., Jan. 1, 1850.
Your Ague Cure lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who baa been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. 1 shall do all I
can in its sale. “ w. A.HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United .“tales, Canadas. Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. K.Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
J can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that tlie litters
of which 1 publish su ii immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
till any newspaper, und prove the foet of u greater suc
cess and sale than ever attendee] inv other Ague Remedy
Tlie Ci-ownSzßig Glory
oftlie Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its tree use as a preventive. Thus protected liy
using a bottle or two during tlie warm and sickly sei
sons, not a man woman or child in tlie United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague
liilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tlie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlie
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick und permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life ami strength to all
whose constitutions linve been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor und de
bility or any kind ot intemperance or dissipation.
JAMEY. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It. I
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
(in., only titjmts.
Kivliu. Thomas A'Co. „.e Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of Iv„ T. A Cos. w ill save
nil expenses on the Cure, us Kivliu,Thomas .4 Co.'sell at
the very low eat prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGII,
Agent at Uphuupee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEL
M ill supply Physicians with tlie
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only lv
• W. SEAT, M# D., New York,
Original TMseovery. involving r
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which tlie too positive condition of tlie system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
ami without loss of vitality.
lIE’IOY'AL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobliers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, sgents and dcaleis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vescy Street, rear of the Astor
House, \KW
New York. January 1. 1850.
kivliy. THOMAS c o.
H AVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
- nio * t extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on tlie 10th instant.
Physicians aro requested to call early
February 6.
IF. B. THOMPSON &; CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia
Wholesale and Retail Dealer ~
C (COKING STOVES ol’ nil sizes und various sfer ■
; patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS, Hr’}
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittauia and Plan-SgS£*l
foiled Wares, Cutlery, und House i iiiTii.shin-
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 28. ly
LOOK-OUT MOUNTAIN HOUBE.
spins House is located ou Lookout
J. Mountain, atun elevation, of thir- A. fiSVET'"}
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see
nery not surpassed by any In tlie
ted.States, and an Atmosphere pim ‘p l
aud salubrious. Those who seek plonsim-, I
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural secnery, 011 l J
not have their wishes more fully met than on LUQKOn 1
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE Y\'ATE!* 1
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as go<*t,,
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five tnil e I
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and Hacks an ■
always in readiness to convey visitors and tlieir Imggag I
to its summit, where tlieir imaginations will be f u ;|, |
met and tlieir wants well cured lor.
Tho House will lie opened on the Ist of J line, and c|„.
ed Ist of October.
GEO. W. ASIIBURN, Proprietor.
April 22,1860. L. M. ANSLKY, Superintendent.
THIRD AND LAST CALL
X’OAA THE SEASON.
rpilE undersigned is closing ont Ids entire td’i'APL.
JL and FANCY ERY GOODS at greatly reduced price jj
to make room for a Fall and YVinter Stock. The :
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, such
Bleached anil Brown Domestics; Calicoes und other |
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; MurlU ;]
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; Tall
Damask: Brown Linens Ac Ac. Also, Fancy mill Ilia |
bilk Dress Bareges; Muslins ; Lawns: Jackouet an )
Swiss Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves; Handkerchiefs; (V) 1
lavs and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting: Laces; Fringe; I
Dress Trimmings ami llt'.l pieces cheek Muslins just n I
coived. Call and look through the stock and feel usem j
ed the prices lam now asking will induce you to buy. ?i
G. YV r . ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle & Cos., 104 Broad Street.
July2f _
STEWART, GRAY &. CO.,
rj tAKE this method of notifying thoir friends and cm I
tomers that they have sold their Stock of Orocerlra 1
to Messrs.
□Et-jEUDU, PS.EER dt: CO,,
who will iu future conduct their business at our old 1
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every i!i |
eviption of" Goods iu the
GROCERY LINE,
on tlie most favorable terms to tlieir cuslomeis and am
of our friends and former patrons. YVe take great pF. !
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and i j
commending them ns in every way reliable.
YVe shall still continue the
Wai'clioiiso and Commission Business, J
at tlie same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our uwli J
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION lil I
Si NESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satid'ar
tion to all who may favor us with tlieir patronage.
Columbus, Ga.. May ID, ISSC. lm
_ COOKING, OFFICE,
AND PARLOR STOVES.^
ESjfe TIW WA.RB. jfjkglfo
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &c.
A large assortment always on hand, and for gale si I
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job YVork in general, S
promptly attended to and waiira.vied.
Store on Randolph street, opposite tlie Post Office.
it. 51. ALDWORTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. dfiui
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS 51. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the la
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the busi- i
ness of Dress-making, at tlie residence of Mrs. 8. J. Ken i
dali, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court lloue j
square. Tlieir patronage is respectfully solicited.
51rs. S. J. KENDALL, at the game place, eon-Aj
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, *nd|J® / S
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having i
work done in good style and with promptness.
Slarch 13,1856. y 1
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOlt 1856.
riMIE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Plante,
1 will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for the
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to
adol, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrions patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plan
iug States, and especially Alabamians, the past history
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and realise
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publish
cr and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our unites
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall >-
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition ei
Alabama's Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama Star
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take in
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tin
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor ami proprietor, anil
by the members of the Society, that the Planters and
Farmers, the Mechanics aud Manufactures of Alabama
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ ol the Ala
bama State Agricultural Society, dint its efficiency mb;
be unfettered iu the great work of developing the im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South.
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manilla
tures and the Mechanic Arts.” the object of ‘the Ana n
can Cotton Planter is to
lmprove the Soli und tire Mind.”
“With a corps of correspondents, numbering many and
the must practical as well as scientific minds of file South,
we feel assured we sltaii be able to visit, our patrons ou
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction mid
profit.
Every family iu the country, wliatavcr msy be thi-it
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; h
cause there is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically i.relit
hie in ail the walks ol’ life as that obtained in a good u.ri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter “ill
issue promptly by thefiret day of the month, it will 1-
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pn
per, With new aud fair type, securely stitched aud trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will lie sustained,
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, b-
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, In advance $ t uu
Six copies 5 ( 0
Twelve copies “ 10 (to
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 On
All comnnmicaiions, either for the columns of the Pin
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, mud
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Dockland Post Dili’
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume.—
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the Sts 1 ’
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please diroetto Dockland. Ala.
MEIiICK <fc CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
\ 185 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, OA.
MENS’ mid Boys Clothing—a largo stock to set
from, suited to every class und condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October ‘Ate ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND ltlGill
RIYEU.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way ‘
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and otlic- •.!-
west of Columbus, Georgia, are Informed that bysruppi’ ,
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their g". ‘
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscoin- V
Hoad to tile Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery Pi
nt an expense, for transportation by ltray between tin
points, of
75 cents per Ton (8000) Ills.
which will aye them 25 cents per tun, us the Mosi- ; 1
Rail Road Cos. s contractors charge one dollar per ton’
Hie Union Dray Company is amply responsible t- -
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by reference ’
Bell A Cos., Josiali Morris, and R. T. Thom. Moutgonm:
Ala. Refer, in Columbus. Ga.. to It. Patten and A* ha’
Ruse; and at Selma. Ala., to T. B. Smith,
julyfil it
BACON.
O/X HItDS. choice Ila :ou—hog round, just fecei"-
■C’J and for sale at tile lowest figures, by
March 15. GUNBY & O'-
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
\FINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received a ml l,l
. sale at 4'.’ Broad street, by
February 6. CELL A & TIIOM A’
H IVAXI CIGARS,
IQ Os M l SELKCT Hrauds HAVANA ( l' ; ‘ ‘
‘ f’ “ ‘ Just received ou Consignment and ■- 1
by ,1. x. SCOTT.
_ May IS. I ll
GAS FITTING.
AS FITTING in all its branches promptly at'*- r.
T to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m B. M. ALDWOItIU-
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Post Off